I've taken a number of aromatase inhibitors, starting with Arimidex, followed by Femera, and now Aromasin. About six months in, Arimidex starting giving me the most incredible joint pain in my feet. I tried managing the pain for another 8-12 months but feet were in so much pain and I wasn't getting any relief from anti-inflammatory meds (i.e. Aleve or Advil). I was then given Femera and felt a 100 times better physically but at the six-month mark I noticed my hair was thinning - a lot. Im honestly not sure if it was the Femera or menopause but my oncologist felt it wasn't necessary to have to deal with that issue. I just started taking Aromasin about two weeks ago and haven't noticed any uncomfortable side effects yet. My hair still seems to be thinning though.
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